Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary Salary (2025)
Based on 12,610 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $48,200 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $61,170 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $77,570 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $100,400 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $126,790 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$48K
25th
$61K
Median
$78K
75th
$100K
90th
$127K
Highest Paying States for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $126,140 |
| Maryland | $103,930 |
| Delaware | $103,760 |
| South Carolina | $101,920 |
| New York | $99,760 |
| California | $97,570 |
| Massachusetts | $96,560 |
| Kansas | $95,890 |
| Washington | $92,440 |
| Utah | $92,240 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Hawaii at an average of $126,140 per year, while Utah has an average of $92,240 — a difference of $33,900. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 12,610 workers were employed as Social Work Teachers, Postsecondarys in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. The annual mean wage of $83,940 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-1113